Launching Ceremony of the Child Safeguarding Policy

President of the Maldives H.E. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has today launched the "Maldives Olympic Committee (MOC) Child Safeguarding Policy” developed by the Maldives Olympic Committee in partnership with Advocating the Rights of Children ARC Maldives. The policy was launched at a special ceremony held at the President's Office this morning. The policy aims to create a safe sporting environment for all children, regardless of their involvement in sports, whether as athletes or in other capacities. The MOC Child Safeguarding Policy is one of the most important initiatives to protect and promote rights of children in Maldivian sports. It provides guidance for coaches, trainers, parents and other technical staff on how to report and respond to child safeguarding concerns. The five principles of the Child Safeguarding Policy include ensuring there is no discrimination amongst children; prioritizing the best interest of the child; providing support and special protection for child victims; promoting child participation by considering the views and opinions of children on matters that affect them and working towards equal opportunities for vulnerable and marginalized groups in sports. H.E. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih expressed gratitude to MOC & ARC for this important initiative towards the protection of children across the Maldives. Photo credits: images.mv